needs from the soil if its pH is above 6.5. (a) The hydrogen ion concentration of a soil sample is  [H+] = 1.58 × 10−7 M.  What is the pH of the soil? (Round your answer to one decimal place.)

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A citrus tree can't get the nutrients it needs from the soil if its pH is above 6.5.

(a) The hydrogen ion concentration of a soil sample is 
[H+] = 1.58 × 10−7 M.
 What is the pH of the soil? (Round your answer to one decimal place.)


Is this soil suitable for citrus trees?
Yes
No    

(b) After the soil is amended, the pH is 5.6. Is the amended soil more acidic or less acidic than the original soil?
more acidic
less acidic    
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